Reader's Query:
Ignore Lesion Margins and Lose Precious Dollars for Excision
Published on Wed Dec 23, 2015
Question: Our office received a pathology report back that reads: “The largest segment measures 2.5 x 2.5 x 1.0 cm. A second fragment measures 1.5 x 2.0 x 1.0 cm.” The podiatrist excised these lesions from the patient’s feet. How should I code this? Michigan Subscriber Answer: You cannot code this excision solely from the pathology report. You need to [...]